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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
French I Grades: 9-12
928154 Credit: 1
French I is an introductory course that focuses on all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course engages students in direct oral and written communication for authentic purposes. French I provides initial study in the sounds, vocabulary and structures of the language, as well as in cultural perspectives, practices and products of francophone societies. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to other disciplines. Students are also encouraged to view French I as the first level in a series of preparatory courses leading to post-secondary study in the language.
French II Grades: *9-12
928204 Credit: 1
928224 *(9th) Credit: 1
French II builds on the foundation laid in first-year French. It develops and refines the student’s communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for authentic purposes. New material is introduced in a contextual manner, and there is general expansion in the areas of pronunciation, vocabulary and structures of the language, as well as in cultural perspectives, practices and products of francophone societies. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to other disciplines. Students are encouraged to view French II as a preparatory course for post-secondary study in the language and to develop a supportive grammar base for both production and understanding. Ninth grade students may be eligible for French II based on their success in middle school French and their results on the French I credit exam.
French III Grades: *9-12
928254 Credit: 1
French III increases the student’s ability to use French for communication and builds the student’s fluency and confidence in using French for self-expression. It is designed for students who are past the novice level. While French III promotes further development of students’ oral skills, it also emphasizes the development of reading and writing skills through the study of authentic literature and increasingly complex grammar. Students continue to learn about the cultural perspectives, practices and products of francophone societies. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to other disciplines. Ninth and tenth grade students may be eligible for French III based on their success in middle school French and their results on the French I and II credit exams.
French IV Grades: 9-12
928304 Credit: 1
French V Grades: 9-12
928356 AP Credit: 1
French VI Grades: 10-12
928406 AP Credit: 1
Higher-level French courses continue to prepare students for college-level courses. Through these courses students enhance their abilities to read critically and analytically, to sharpen their writing and speaking skills, and to build their fluency in French. Students continue to learn about the cultural perspectives, practices and products of francophone societies. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to other disciplines. Students are expected to function at an "intermediate-high" level and progress toward an advanced level of proficiency.
Spanish I Grades: 9-12
928554 Credit: 1
Spanish I is an introductory course that focuses on all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course engages students in direct oral and written communication for authentic purposes. Spanish I provides initial study in the sounds, vocabulary and structures of the language, as well as in cultural perspectives, practices and products of Spanish and Hispanic societies. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to their disciplines.
Spanish II Grades: 9-12
928604 Credit: 1
Spanish II builds on the foundation laid in first-year Spanish. It develops and refines the student’s communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for authentic purposes. New material is introduced in a contextual manner, and there is general expansion in the areas of pronunciation, vocabulary and structures of the language, as well as in cultural perspectives, practices and products of Spanish and Hispanic societies. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to other disciplines.
Spanish III Grades: 10-12
928654 Credit: 1
Spanish III increases the student’s ability to use Spanish for communication and builds the student’s fluency and confidence in using Spanish for self-expression. It is designed for students who are past the novice level. While Spanish III promotes further development of students’ oral skills, it also emphasizes the development of reading and writing skills through the study of authentic literature and increasingly complex grammar. Students continue to learn about the cultural perspectives, practices and products of Spanish and Hispanic societies. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to other disciplines.
Spanish IV Grades: 10
928704 Credit: 1
Spanish IV continues to prepare students for college-level courses. Through this course students enhance their abilities to read critically and analytically, to sharpen their writing and speaking skills and to build their fluency in Spanish. Students continue to learn about the cultural perspectives, practices and products of Spanish and Hispanic societies. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to other disciplines. Students are expected to function at an “intermediate-high” level and progress toward an advanced level of proficiency.
Spanish V Grades: 10-12
928756 AP Credit: 1
This higher-level Spanish course continues to prepare students for college-level courses. Through these courses students enhance their abilities to read critically and analytically, to sharpen their writing and speaking skills, and to build their fluency in Spanish. Students continue to learn about the cultural perspectives, practices and products of societies where Spanish is the major language. Students are encouraged to use the language within and beyond the school setting and to make connections to other disciplines. Students are expected to function at an intermediate-high level and to progress toward an advanced level of proficiency.
Russian I Grades: 9-12
928804 Credit: 1
Russian I is offered via distance learning when available. It is an introductory course focusing on all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Russian I provides initial study in the sounds, vocabulary, and structures of the language, as well as in cultural perspectives, practices, and products of societies where Russian is a predominant language.
Russian II Grades: 9-12
928814 Credit: 1
Russian II is offered via distance learning when available. It builds on the foundations offered in Russian I.
Japanese I Grades: 9-12
928834 Face to Face Credit: 1
This non-satellite course is an introductory course to a tonal language.
Japanese I Grades: 9-12
928854 Credit: 1
A request for a locally initiated elective must be submitted if this course is taught. Japanese I is an introductory course to a tonal language. This course is offered via distance learning when available.
Japanese II Grades: 10-12
928864 Face to Face Credit: 1
This non-satellite course builds on the foundations offered in Japanese I.
Japanese II Grades: 10-12
928874 Credit: 1
A request for a locally initiated elective must be submitted if this course is taught. Japanese II builds on the foundations offered in Japanese I. This course is offered via distance learning when available.
Latin I Grades: 9-12
928904 Credit: 1
Latin I is a reading course in classical Latin with emphasis on comprehension and translation skills. Repetition of controlled vocabulary and grammar is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of English lexicology and syntax. Additionally, the course provides, through the reading of simple Latin passages, connections to the history, mythology, and culture of ancient Rome.
Latin II Grades: 9-12
928954 Credit: 1
Latin II is a continuation of the vocabulary and grammar study from Latin I. This course is designed so that the student can read and comprehend Latin passages of increasing difficulty, culminating with such readings as Caesar’s Gallic Wars and passages of medieval Latin.
Latin III Grades: 9-12
928964 Credit: 1
The student will begin readings from the Golden Age Prose writers and historians; highlighting the differing prose styles and philosophies of history of each author. Emphasis will be placed on the major speeches, letters, and philosophical works of Cicero. Attention will also be given to the political and social history of ancient Rome.
Latin IV Grades: 9-12
928974 Credit: 1
The student will be introduced to Golden Age Narrative and Lyric Poetry. Included are selections from the works of Virgil, Ovid, Catullus, and Horace. The student will also be exposed to the writings from the Medieval period to the period of the Renaissance.
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